BEST EDUCATIONAL WEBSITES FOR KIDS

Don’t let distance dampen your kids’ learning! From languages to computer science, there are plenty of options to keep their minds busy while away from school.

Duolingo (duolingo.com)

Hola! Hallo! If your children want to learn a valuable skill that will unlock the world, try Duolingo. This free website or app provides a fun and interactive way to master more than 30 languages. From Spanish to Klingon, this is the best place to send your little linguists.

Tynker (tynker.com)

In today’s world, coding is a skill that will open many doors. Never before has access to computer technology been so easy and fun. Tynker gives free access to premium coding courses and provides everything needed to learn computer programming in an interactive and colourful way.

Sesame Street (sesamestreet.org)

Little ones will love to study alongside their favourite characters! There are games, videos and art activities galore to learn the alphabet, colours, rhymes and more.

Scholastic (classroom magazines.scholastic. com/support/ learnathome)

With daily activities for all age groups, Scholastic is an educational gold mine. Younger children are given a book they can read online with relevant quizzes and questions, while older kids will enjoy diving into topics like outer space and famous people.

Cool Math (coolmathgames.com) Who says maths needs

to be boring? Cool Math makes it fun with interactive games, quizzes and lessons – they won’t even know they’re learning! This site is for 13+, but sister site Coolmath4kids.com will look after the younger ones.

National Geographic for Kids (natgeokids. com/nz/)

With resources across everything from geography to science, this free website offers a fun approach to subjects. There’s also a kids’ club, a just-for-fun section and easy-to-understand information about coronavirus.

Time for Kids (timeforkids.com) Knowing the pressure parents are under, Time for Kids is now offering free digital subscriptions to their magazines. On their site, they have learning resources and activities across age groups.

Khan Academy (learn. khanacademy.org/ khan-academy-kids/)

The Khan Academy is a global network of learners, teachers and parents who gather with the goal of providing good education for free. For kids of all ages, and with a range of topics, they’ll interact with real people and perhaps make some onlineplayground friends!

Fun Brain (funbrain.com/)

With sections for pre-schoolers and intermediate-age kids, read books, watch videos, play games and have fun in a virtual playground at the Fun Brain website.